Unit 1: Origins of a New Nation (1789-1820) America faced major conflicts in its first years. The ways in which we dealt with these conflicts laid the foundations of our government and made us the nation we are today. In this unit, we will study the debate over a vision for America, the formation of the first political parties, groups left out of the political process, and turbulent relations with Europe.
Download your classwork here. These charts will help you organize the information you are expected to learn. You will complete these as you work in class. Reading quizzes will be given to make sure you are pre-reading at home. MAJOR CONCEPTS: Elastic Clause, States' Rights, Hamilton's Economic Plan, Political Parties, Nullification, Judicial Review, Suffrage Requirements, Neutrality, Diplomacy, Embargo, War of 1812
The Constitution replaces the Articles of Confederation.
The Federalist Era establishes central (national) government power.
The Jeffersonians resist federal power and establish a new political party.
United States defends its sovereignty against Britain and France.
Warning: The following information is subject to change, based on instructional needs. Do not copy objectives or complete quickwrites ahead of time.
Unit 1 Day 1
Welcome to US History! Your instructions for today are listed below.
Click on the "Syllabus" link to the left and read aloud as a class.
Click on the "Homework" link and get to know your homework calendar. It can help you keep track of homework and tests coming up. Keep up with the homework listed on the calendar even if the class gets behind!
Click on the "Notebooks" link to learn how to set up your notebook for the class. This is very important! The work you do in your notebook everyday will be the base of most of your grades in this class and will help you stay organized and prepared for tests. If you do not follow instructions with the notebook, it will hurt your grades. We will begin using the notebook tomorrow, so if you don't have one you will have to go back and put everything in from the beginning. Get the right notebook ASAP to get started on the right foot!
Find the United States Constitution in your laptop textbook. In small groups, choose one of the following sections (first come first served!) and present to the class a translation of your section in plain language. Use each other, your brains, and online resources to help! To keep up with the reading in this class, you MUST make it a habit to look up and learn words you do not know. It will not be sufficient to let your eyes glaze over the page without understanding what you are reading. Solve it like a puzzle!
Article I, Sections 1-4
Article I, Sections 5-7
Article I, Sections 8-10
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Article V & VI
Bill of Rights
If you have time, begin your homework reading for tonight. You can read silently or aloud as a class. Be sure to keep up with the reading at home. Expect pop quizzes to check if you are reading and learning from what you read at home. If you would like a hard copy of the textbook at home, stop by the library on your own time and check one out. You will not be required to bring one to class if you have your laptop.
Unit 1 Day 2 Topics: Federalist Party, Hamilton's economic plan, Loose & strict construction, Whiskey Rebellion, Democratic-Republican Party
Every day, you will begin class by copying your objectives and completing your quickwrite. You must write the question and answer in your notes. See the "Notebook" link to the left for an example of how to place this information in order. Be sure to follow directions everyday for full credit.
Learning Objectives: Students will
Set up course notebook.
Compare loose and strict constructions of the constitution.
Analyze the differences between the nation's first political parties.
Quickwrite: From your reading, what do you think was the major difference between the Hamiltonians and Jeffersonians?
Next, in small groups, use the "Chapter 1 Reading Guide" above to organize the information in chapter 2.1. See the "Notebooks" link for an example of how this should look in your notebook. You will not use all of the charts at once. Use your brain to decide which charts you should use for the information you are dealing with! Send students to the board to create a large class chart and add information to your chart if necessary. These are your notes from class and your study guide, be sure you are focusing and taking responsibility for your own learning! It will show on the test!
Unit 1 Day 3 Topics: Treaty of Greenville, French Revolution, Neutrality, Jay's Treaty, "Quasi-War" with France, XYZ Affair, Alien & Sedition Acts, Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions, Election of 1800
Learning Objectives: Students will
Analyze early U.S. foreign policy.
Evaluate a state's right to judge an act of Congress unconstitutional.
Quickwrite: Who was Tecumseh and what did he want?
Unit 1 Day 5 Topics: Battle of Tippecanoe, Impressment, War Hawks, War of 1812, Treaty of Ghent, Battle of New Orleans, Hartford Convention, Era of Good Feelings
Learning Objectives: Students will
Assess the causes and key events of the War of 1812.
Analyze the effects of the War of 1812 on American history.
Quickwrite: What two things did Washington warn against in his speech before leaving office?
Homework: Study for test on Ch. 2.
Unit 1 Test Day Homework: Read Ch. 3.1 & 3.2 (Honors: Complete Reading Guide charts)
America faced major conflicts in its first years. The ways in which we dealt with these conflicts laid the foundations of our government and made us the nation we are today. In this unit, we will study the debate over a vision for America, the formation of the first political parties, groups left out of the political process, and turbulent relations with Europe.
TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS:
Notes Charts:
MAJOR CONCEPTS: Elastic Clause, States' Rights, Hamilton's Economic Plan, Political Parties, Nullification, Judicial Review, Suffrage Requirements, Neutrality, Diplomacy, Embargo, War of 1812
Warning: The following information is subject to change, based on instructional needs. Do not copy objectives or complete quickwrites ahead of time.
Unit 1 Day 1
Welcome to US History! Your instructions for today are listed below.
Homework: Read Ch. 2.1 (Honors: Complete Reading Guide charts)
Unit 1 Day 2
Topics: Federalist Party, Hamilton's economic plan, Loose & strict construction, Whiskey Rebellion, Democratic-Republican Party
Every day, you will begin class by copying your objectives and completing your quickwrite. You must write the question and answer in your notes. See the "Notebook" link to the left for an example of how to place this information in order. Be sure to follow directions everyday for full credit.
Learning Objectives:
Students will
Quickwrite: From your reading, what do you think was the major difference between the Hamiltonians and Jeffersonians?
Next, in small groups, use the "Chapter 1 Reading Guide" above to organize the information in chapter 2.1. See the "Notebooks" link for an example of how this should look in your notebook. You will not use all of the charts at once. Use your brain to decide which charts you should use for the information you are dealing with! Send students to the board to create a large class chart and add information to your chart if necessary. These are your notes from class and your study guide, be sure you are focusing and taking responsibility for your own learning! It will show on the test!
Homework: Read Ch. 2.2 (Honors: Complete Reading Guide charts)
Unit 1 Day 3
Topics: Treaty of Greenville, French Revolution, Neutrality, Jay's Treaty, "Quasi-War" with France, XYZ Affair, Alien & Sedition Acts, Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions, Election of 1800
Learning Objectives:
Students will
Quickwrite: Who was Tecumseh and what did he want?
Homework: Read Ch. 2.3 (Honors: Complete Reading Guide charts)
Unit 1 Day 4
Topics: Election of 1800, Marshall Court, Judicial review, Louisiana Purchase, Re-export trade, Impressment, Embargo
Learning Objectives:
Students will
Quickwrite: Why did some Americans stop supporting the French Revolution? Which party did they tend to agree with?
Homework: Read Ch. 2.4 (Honors: Complete Reading Guide charts)
Unit 1 Day 5
Topics: Battle of Tippecanoe, Impressment, War Hawks, War of 1812, Treaty of Ghent, Battle of New Orleans, Hartford Convention, Era of Good Feelings
Learning Objectives:
Students will
Quickwrite: What two things did Washington warn against in his speech before leaving office?
Homework: Study for test on Ch. 2.
Unit 1 Test Day
Homework: Read Ch. 3.1 & 3.2 (Honors: Complete Reading Guide charts)
Links:
US History Textbook Site
US States & Territories 1790